Qatar Becomes the Best World Airline Again

Qatar Airways has once again soared to the summit of the Skytrax World Airline Awards, achieving a five-star rating and capturing multiple awards. The airline, based in Qatar, secured victories as the world’s best Business Class, the best airline in the Middle East, and recognition for its Al Mourjan Lounge – The Garden at Hamad International Airport in Doha. This represents its ninth such triumph within the awards’ timeline, a moment celebrated by Skytrax, who lauded the airline’s leadership.

Global Rankings

Singapore Airlines followed closely in second, simultaneously earning the World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew award for 2025, with Cathay Pacific, Emirates, All Nippon Airways, Turkish Airlines (considered Europe’s best), and Korean Air occupying the next positions. Air France secured eighth position, while Japan Airlines and Hainan Airlines finalized the top ten. Further down the list, Swiss, Eva Air, British Airways, Qantas, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Saudia, Starlux Airlines, Air Canada, and Iberia filled out the rankings from 11 to 20. Ita Airways of Italy advanced to 57th from 89th, with Air Dolomiti similarly improving to 82nd from a previous 98^th.

Leisure and Low-Cost Leaders

Air Transat secured the World’s Best Leisure Airlines 2025 distinction for the sixth instance (previously in 2012, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024), also dominating within North America. CEO Annick Guérard credited the success to the team’s strong focus on the customer experience. Other significant leisure carriers include Tui Airways, SunExpress, Sunwing Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Condor Airlines, TuiFly, Vietravel Airlines, Corsair, and Capital Airlines. In the low-cost arena, AirAsia maintained its lead for the 16th consecutive year, with Scoot, IndiGo, Eurowings, Vueling, Volotea, Transavia France, Iberia Express, Flynas, and easyJet following.

Specialized World Airline Awards

Cathay Pacific also stood out for its in-flight entertainment, with Emirates and Qatar Airways claiming second and third, respectively. Eva Air, notably, received the title of the cleanest airline, followed by All Nippon Airways and Cathay Pacific, while Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines rounded out the top five.

World Airline: 10 Best Airlines in the World (by Skytrax):

1. Qatar Airways
2. Singapore Airlines
3. Cathay Pacific Airways
4. Emirates
5. ANA All Nippon Airways
6. Turkish Airlines
7. Korean Air
8. Air France
9. Japan Airlines
10. Hainan Airlines